# Bohnanza: 25th Anniversary Edition ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2022 - **BGG Rating**: 7.6 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-7 (Best with: 5) - **Duration**: 45 min - **Weight**: 1.59 / 5 - **Designers**: Uwe Rosenberg - **Artists**: Björn Pertoft - **Publishers**: AMIGO, 999 Games, G3, Korea Boardgames, Lautapelit.fi, Mercurio, Piatnik, VR Distribution - **Categories**: Card Game, Farming - **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Melding and Splaying, Negotiation, Set Collection, Trading ## Verdict If you enjoy card games with lots of interaction and a dash of cleverness, Bohnanza is a perfect fit! Negotiation is at the heart of the fun.Highly engaging negotiationUnique hand managementConstant player interactionEasy to learn rulesHigh replayabilityNot for non-negotiatorsHand rules can be jarringLonger with more playersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready for a different kind of harvest in Bohnanza: 25th Anniversary Edition! In this classic card game, your goal is to plant and harvest bean cards to earn coins. The big twist is that you cannot rearrange the cards in your hand – they must be played in the order you drew them. That's right, order matters (a lot!), and that's where negotiation comes in to save the day! On your turn, you must plant one or two cards from your hand into your 'fields.' Each field can only hold one type of bean, so if you're forced to plant a bean for which you have no space, you'll have to harvest an existing field to make room for the new arrival. And usually, harvesting prematurely isn't a good deal! After planting, you reveal two more cards from the deck, and this is where the magic happens: you can trade these cards, or any others from your hand, with other players. Anything goes, even future promises for beans you need right now! After all trading is complete (and all trades on a turn must involve the active player), you end your turn by drawing cards and adding them to the back of your hand. When you harvest, you receive coins based on the number of bean cards in that field and the 'beanometer' for that particular bean type. Flip over some cards from that field to transform them into coins, then discard the rest. The game continues with the deck being shuffled and played through two more times after the first run-through. At the end, everyone can harvest their remaining fields, and whoever has earned the most coins wins! This 25th Anniversary Edition includes a new bean type (Magpie Bean) and three variant games, one of which uses a collectible coin packaged in the box. A worthy celebration of a classic! ## How to Play 1. Objective of the Game In Bohnanza: 25th Anniversary Edition, you’re a bean farmer trying to make the most money by growing, trading, and harvesting beans. Each turn you plant beans, trade with other players, and eventually harvest them for coins. The game ends when the draw pile empties for the third time, and the player with the most coins is declared the winner. If there’s a tie, the player sitting furthest clockwise from the start player wins. 2. Setup Shuffle the entire deck of bean cards. Deal 5 cards to each player. Determine the number of bean fields each player will have: 3 players: three bean fields per player. 4–5 players: two bean fields per player. Optional variants (if you’re using them): Cocoa, Brandy, and Coffee beans (3–7 players) Field beans (4–5 players) Magpie beans (3–7 players) AMIGO Bean coin (3–5 players) Place the remaining deck face‑down as the draw pile and set the coin bank in the center. 3. Game Flow Each turn follows this sequence: Plant 1 or 2 cards: You may plant one or two cards from your hand into your fields. If you have no room, you must harvest a field instead. Draw 2 cards, trade, and donate: Draw two cards, then you may trade those two cards and any cards from your hand with other players. Cards you received in a trade cannot be traded again. Plant traded and donated beans: All players must plant any beans they received from trades or donations. Draw 3 cards: Draw three cards and place them in your hand in the order you drew them. At any point during your turn, you may choose to harvest a field. The Bean Protection Rule applies: if you have only one card in one field, you cannot harvest that field if you have two or more cards in another field. The game ends when the draw pile empties for the third time. At that moment, everyone harvests one final time. 4. Actions and How to Play Plant: Place one or two cards from your hand into your fields. You can plant in any field, but you cannot exceed the number of fields you have. Harvest: Collect all cards from a single field and receive coins based on the bean type and quantity. You may harvest at any time, but the Bean Protection Rule may restrict which field you can harvest. Trade: Exchange cards with other players. You may trade the two cards you just drew and any cards from your hand, but you cannot trade cards you received in a trade. Donate: Give cards to other players as part of a trade or separately. Donated cards must be planted by the recipient. Draw: Take cards from the draw pile as specified in the turn sequence. 5. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when the draw pile empties for the third time. At that point, every player performs a final harvest. After all coins are tallied, the player with the most coins wins. If two or more players have the same coin total, the tiebreaker is the player sitting furthest clockwise from the start player. Consult the manual for details about how coins are awarded for each bean type and quantity. 6. Tips to Win Use the Bean Protection Rule strategically: Keep a field with only one card if you have another field with two or more cards, preventing opponents from harvesting that field. Plan your planting early: If you have no room to plant, you must harvest a field. Try to keep space open to avoid forced harvesting. Mind the trade restrictions: Remember you cannot trade cards you received in a trade. Use this to your advantage by trading only cards you originally drew. ## FAQ ### How many players does Bohnanza support, and what's the best player count? Bohnanza: 25th Anniversary Edition can be played by 2 to 7 people. For the most vibrant experience with plenty of negotiation, 4 to 6 players is ideal. With 2, it works, but the trading dynamic is quite different. ### What's the average game length? A game of Bohnanza usually takes between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and the intensity of negotiations. It's a very reasonable time for the fun it delivers! ### Is Bohnanza a complex game to learn? Not at all! It has one very peculiar core rule (not being able to change the order of cards in hand), but the rest is quite intuitive. It's easy to pick up and start playing, and the complexity arises from player interaction. ### What makes the 25th Anniversary Edition special? This commemorative edition includes a new bean type, the Magpie Bean, and three game variants that add new layers of strategy. Plus, it comes with a collectible coin, a nice touch for fans! ### Who is Bohnanza recommended for? It's perfect for anyone who loves card games with lots of interaction, negotiation, and a touch of humor. If you enjoy talking, bargaining, and don't mind being a bit 'bold' to get what you want, you'll love it! ### Are there expansions for Bohnanza? Yes, Bohnanza has several expansions that add new bean types, rules, and even game modes. The 25th Anniversary Edition already comes with some variants, but you can explore other expansions to further expand your bean farm! ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 38.89 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6711809&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/42425/bohnanza-25th-anniversary-edition?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com